Doug Williams and Bill Hayes were a part of the Days of our Lives fabric for more than 50 years. When Hayes passed away on January 12, 2024, at the age of 98, fans knew it wouldn't be long until they had to bid farewell to Doug, as well.
Now we know that DAYS has planned a spectacular and emotional memorial for Doug, set to air on December 3. That date will also coincide with the show's 15,000th episode. The day will be filled with lots of familiar faces. While Stephen Schnetzer, Gloria Loring, and Melissa Reeves's returns have all been confirmed, they aren't the only blasts from the past returning. Maree Cheatham, the only surviving original DAYS cast member, will reprise her role as Marie Horton.
Here is the complete list of former stars that will take part in the special episode, as released by Days of our Lives.
Lamon Archey (Eli Grant)
Matthew Ashford (Jack Devereaux)
Brandon Beemer (Shawn-Douglas Brady)
Maree Cheatham (Marie Horton)
Victoria Konefal (Ciara Brady)
Gloria Loring (Liz Chandler)
Martha Madison (Belle Black)
Melissa Reeves (Jennifer Horton Devereaux)
Stephen Schnetzer (Steven Olson)
Sal Stowers (Lani Price-Grant)
Current stars who will be in attendance at the funeral:
Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Horton)
Mary Beth Evans (Kayla Brady)
Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans)
Jackée Harry (Paulina Price-Carver)
Stephen Nichols (Steve Johnson)
James Reynolds (Abe Carver)
Suzanne Rogers (Maggie Kiriakis)
Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie Williams)
Josh Taylor (Roman Brady)
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